Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is relaxing a lockdown in the capital in a tightrope move as the economy weakens and the government spends money to help feed millions of poor families restricted ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Philippines to ease lockdown in Manila next week
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong was a global crossroads. Now it’s a fault line.
Before the coronavirus pandemic shut down international travel, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam embarked on a charm offensive at a gathering of global elites. Her January mis ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s social media order, UK opens door to Hong Kong residents, AstraZeneca’s transformation
Donald Trump said he had ordered a wide-ranging review of the law that grants social media companies immunity from legal action for content on their platforms, and the UK governme ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks slip as markets await Trump’s Hong Kong response
Asia's stock markets pulled back and major currencies were held in check on Friday, as investors await the U.S. response to China tightening control over the city of Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong crisis: China pledges to ‘support’ territory’s police as US warned not to interfere
Hardening of positions comes after international outcry over China’s parliament voting to proceed with controversial national security laws ... ( read original story ...)
Herd Immunity, Hong Kong, Twitter: Your Friday Briefing
We’re covering the advances and retreats of the pandemic worldwide, China’s crackdown on Hong Kong and a U.S. challenge to social media. The coronavirus pandemic’s pace is quickening worldwide, with ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong government warns removing U.S. special status is ‘double-edged sword’
Hong Kong's government warned Washington that withdrawing its special U.S. status, which has underpinned the city as a global financial hub, could be a "double-edged sword" and urged the United States ... ( read original story ...)
World leaders react to China’s controversial national security bill in Hong Kong
China on Thursday approved a controversial proposal to impose a security law for Hong Kong, reigniting concerns over the financial hub's diminishing freedoms. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for U.S. to withdraw the former B ... ( read original story ...)